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Comparative Politics: Nations and Theories in a Changing World

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Synopsis:

This book combines theoretical and comparative introductions to each of the three major political worlds-- Western democracies, modern autocracies, and less developed systems-- with descriptions of structures, processes, events, and trends in a diverse array of nations. Industrial Democracies: Ideals and Reality. Government and Politics in Great Britain. Government and Politics in France: The End of French Exceptionalism. Germany: Emerging Superpower with a Troubled Past. Transition to Democracy. Russia and the Former Soviet Union. The Nature of Political Development in the People's Republic of China. The Less Modernized Nations and Political Development. Nigeria: Tribalism and Cultural Diversity. Modernization and Democratization in Latin America. Mexico. Trends and Prospects in a Changing World. For anyone interested in Comparative Politics or European Politics.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780130899491
Subtitle:
Nations and Theories in a Changing World
Other:
Mayer, Lawrence C.
Author:
Mayer, Lawrence C.
Author:
Ogden, Suzanne
Author:
Tuman, John
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Location:
Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Comparative government
Edition Number:
3
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
99/017
Publication Date:
October 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
423
Dimensions:
9.37x7.23x.95 in. 1.76 lbs.
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